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Plan your 2026 holiday calendar: 10 vibrant festivals you can attend in India

India, Dec. 29 -- For travellers planning their 2026 adventures, India promises a year packed with unforgettable festivals. From literary gatherings and desert fairs, the upcoming year promises a cale... Read More


I wore sneakers, mirror sandals and kolhapuris to a wedding: Here's what actually worked

India, Dec. 29 -- When Anaar sent me wedding footwear to test, fate decided to make it extra cinematic. It was a family wedding at a resort floating in the middle of a lake in Rajasthan. Imagine winte... Read More


Bengaluru man takes own life amid blame for wife's suicide two days ago

India, Dec. 29 -- A man from Karnataka's Bengaluru died by suicide in a hotel in Maharashtra's Nagpur, Maharashtra, more than 1,000 km from his home days after his wife died by suicide, police said. H... Read More


Not in my backyard

Goa, Dec. 29 -- ROHIT SINHA Across Goa, citizen-led protests are becom ing more frequent and more visible. They cut across villages and towns, political loyalties and social groups. A project is anno... Read More


South Central Railway records steady infra growth in 2025

Hyderabad, Dec. 29 -- The South Central Railway (SCR) has said it recorded steady infrastructure growth in 2025 and achieved milestones in terms of passenger service. The SCR highlighted the inaugura... Read More


Chimbel locals launch fast against tourism projects

Goa, Dec. 29 -- Residents of Chimbel on Sunday launched a hunger strike at the proposed site of the Tourism Depart ment's 'Unity Mall' and 'Prashasan Stambh' pro jects, alleging violations of court or... Read More


'Sri Lanka should be on every Indian's itinerary in 2026' - envoy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, highlighted the strong tourism links between the two countries, noting that India c... Read More


OV help strengthen national power, enhance Vietnam's international standing

Bangkok, Dec. 29 -- Many overseas Vietnamese and Vietnamese intellectuals in Thailand have spoken highly of the Party and State's increasingly proactive and innovative approach to engaging the oversea... Read More


Fans, franchises and the future

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- Fortunes changed dramatically at the recently concluded Nepal Premier League (NPL). This was the second edition of the eight-franchise tournament, which took place from November 17 t... Read More


'Women cannot trek': The myth three sisters set out to break

Nepal, Dec. 29 -- "Women cannot trek. They are too weak. They will turn back after a couple of days on the trail. Going to the mountains is too dangerous for them. They should stay at home," these wer... Read More